Financial Controller (14-month contract)

As a key member of our finance team the job holder will work closely with stakeholders to maintain the day-to-day financial administration and the development of the corporate strategy. Main duties will include:

• Working closely with the Finance Director to plan and maintain the Company’s long-term business and operational objectives.
• Compile timely and reliable month and year end closing data in line with company reporting deadlines.
• Provide comprehensive and effective financial management.
• Compile required data for budget and forecast based on current contract performance, market conditions and commercial information including expected improvements.
• Analyse and comment on KPI’s and any significant changes compared to previous year, budget, and target values.
• Preparation and submission of all tax requirements including PAYE, CIS, VAT and Corporation Tax.
• Review and maintain effective controls and reporting mechanisms.
• Provide up-to-date advice on relevant legislation on a UK and International basis to ensure appropriate compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely statutory reporting. Ownership of year end audit.
• Lead or play a proactive part in special project as required.
• Bring an added-value dimension by identifying operating efficiencies and promoting continual improvements​

The successful candidate will be a fully qualified Accountant with management experience in a commercial environment and experience presenting financial information at senior level. Previous experience within the construction sector and CVR reporting would be an advantage, as would having trained and/or qualified in an Audit/Practice environment.​

Candidates should have strong leadership, communication, organisation and decision-making skills. The ability to add value, champion continual improvements and achieve results with a commercial and customer focus are essential.

Core benefits include:

• Additional holidays
• Enhanced pension
• Health Cash Plan
• Length of service awards
• Employee wellness programme
• Working from home scheme
• Holiday purchase scheme

For more information or to discuss in confidence, please contact Ernesta Lukoseviciute at CSR on 02892627488. Alternatively, to apply, click on the link below.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Crescent Specialist Recruitment (CSR) operates as both an Employment Agency and Employment Business on behalf of our clients.